Experience

CCK Automations, LLC

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources and Training Manager; Safety Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Jacksonville, IL



Kanoski Bresney

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Springfield, Illinois Area Talent Management, Manage Payroll and Benefits; Employee Relations/Conflicts; Development and Enforcement of Policies and Procedures; Employee Handbook; Recruitment and On-boarding, Client Services, Multi-site operations for 8 office buildings. Manage FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, etc.



MasterCorp, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Risk Management and Claims

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Greater Nashville Area, TN In a capacity as Regional Director. Identify and assess financial and hazard risks; implementation of risk management and insurance program structures through risk control and risk finance; lead housekeeping sites, regional and/or national insurance programs; responsible for program administration, claims, loss control activities; audit performance of WC and GL loss runs, third party claim administrators and to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices; and… Show more In a capacity as Regional Director. Identify and assess financial and hazard risks; implementation of risk management and insurance program structures through risk control and risk finance; lead housekeeping sites, regional and/or national insurance programs; responsible for program administration, claims, loss control activities; audit performance of WC and GL loss runs, third party claim administrators and to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices; and monitor/maintain all safety and risk programs. Identify key risk metrics. Provide human resource guidance to business managers and field housekeeping personnel. Managed work comp, auto and general liability claims which was about 1,400 claims per year for approximately 7,000 employees and 100 site locations across the country. Created and handled the light duty program; was in contact with the claims adjusters and doctors/nurses on a daily basis to make sure the work restrictions were up to date and spoke with the site management/supervisors to make sure the work restrictions could be accommodated. Provided analysis on work comp trends and problem solving solutions on a monthly basis. Kept track of each sites safety committee meetings and monthly safety trainings. Completed the OSHA Logs for each site. FMLA regulations. Used internal HRIS system. Show less



CVS Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Manager-Assistant Store Manager position (part time while working full time for Morgan County)

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2017

  Jacksonville, IL Transferred to Nashville in April, 2016. Part time position. Manager on duty. Employee training and development. Supervise a team of up to 10 colleagues and co-workers on one shift. Conduct new hire training and team building activities, balance cash drawers, daily deposits, shift scheduling, inventory, display set up and tear down, merchandise ordering, vendor delivery check in's. Excellent customer service and satisfaction. Handle customer complaints and inquiries. I recommended some new… Show more Transferred to Nashville in April, 2016. Part time position. Manager on duty. Employee training and development. Supervise a team of up to 10 colleagues and co-workers on one shift. Conduct new hire training and team building activities, balance cash drawers, daily deposits, shift scheduling, inventory, display set up and tear down, merchandise ordering, vendor delivery check in's. Excellent customer service and satisfaction. Handle customer complaints and inquiries. I recommended some new ideas for the store with some going nationwide across the chain. Accelerated photo department sales by 20% by displaying seasonal order items, cards, increasing awareness of items available, seasonal photo shoots, prize drawings, etc. Named the store's "Engagement Champion"​--plan employee events: Christmas party, monthly luncheon's, special employee promotions, incentives for people who work holidays and other events to keep morale and employees engaged in their work/job. Show less



Morgan County

• County Administrator

  • May 1995 - Apr 2016

  Jacksonville, IL Oversee all the daily operations of 5 buildings and 15 departments Benefits Management, Risk Manager, Safety Coordinator. Handled employee trainings, employee relations, policies and procedures. Drafted and produced the annual county budget and tax levy. Created various employee engagement events. Provide budgeting, finance and long-range planning relating to a county budget of over $22 million. Analyzed health plans and decreased costs, with the overall result being over $500,000 saved for… Show more Oversee all the daily operations of 5 buildings and 15 departments Benefits Management, Risk Manager, Safety Coordinator. Handled employee trainings, employee relations, policies and procedures. Drafted and produced the annual county budget and tax levy. Created various employee engagement events. Provide budgeting, finance and long-range planning relating to a county budget of over $22 million. Analyzed health plans and decreased costs, with the overall result being over $500,000 saved for the county in the first two-year period. Implemented the purchase of vehicle bumper protectors, reducing insurance claims on squad car/animal collisions. Claims of over $80,000 in 14 years prior to purchase decreased to zero after installation. Introduced the Annual County Health Fair that focused on employee wellness activities and designed the corresponding monthly health newsletter. Chairperson of the Health Committee and Safety Committee. Led the safety committee on building inspections. These changes resulted in zero workman’s compensation claims for a 12-month period with minimal claims in the next 13 years thereby saving 30% in liability claims. Administer Health Plans, kept watch on costs by being fiscally responsible, informed employees of health options for performance optimization of health care costs, resulting in an average of 37% savings on premiums. Handled Renewal Process, Open Enrollment, Education Seminars, Reconciled monthly billing, assisted employees with medical statements, COBRA, etc. Developed plan design and implementation of self insurance plan and managed the benefits and finances of the plan. We were self funded for a three (3) year period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Plan authorized agent. Account for servicing 250 employees: workman’s compensation and harassment investigations, upgrade employee manual, keeping in compliance with state and federal laws, and working with the 5 county unions. Assisted and was back up for payroll. HRIS systems. Show less



Jacksonville Savings Bank

• Customer Service Representative

  • Apr 1993 - Apr 1995

  Customer Service. Open and closed client accounts, supervised evening tellers, opened and closed the bank on Saturdays.



Cohens Furniture

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Answered phones, scheduled deliveries, processed orders, handled all special events, inventory, customer service, merchandise displays, collections on accounts, bank deposit, etc. We had special events for every holiday. I was in charge of the event planning.